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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 223.59 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 223.59 and 131.75 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 223.59 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/223.59 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 223.59 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 29,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457.98/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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