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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 224.58 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 224.58 and 125.55 is: 188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 224.58 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/224.58 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 224.58 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 28,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196.02/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.09

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