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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 223.64 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 223.64 and 133.72 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 223.64 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/223.64 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 223.64 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 29,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,905.14/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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