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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 225.12 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 225.12 and 113.35 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 225.12 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/225.12 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 225.12 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 25,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,517.35/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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