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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.56 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 223.56 and 146.72 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 223.56 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/223.56 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 223.56 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 32,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800.72/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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