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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 224.64 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 224.64 and 119.34 is: 178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 224.64 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/224.64 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 224.64 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 26,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,808.54/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.83

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