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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 225.45 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 225.45 and 121.32 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 225.45 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/225.45 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 225.45 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 27,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351.59/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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