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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.01 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 223.01 and 145.65 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 223.01 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/223.01 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 223.01 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 32,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480.68/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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