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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 223.93 and 126.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 223.93 and 126.87 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 223.93 = 126.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/223.93 = 126.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 223.93 × 126.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 28,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,409.32/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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