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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 222.37 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 222.37 and 147.56 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 222.37 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/222.37 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 222.37 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 32,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.92/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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