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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 224.79 and 119.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 224.79 and 119.55 is: 179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 224.79 = 119.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/224.79 = 119.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 224.79 × 119.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 26,873.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873.64/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.24

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