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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 224.85 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 224.85 and 122.81 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 224.85 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/224.85 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 224.85 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 27,613.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,613.83/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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