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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 221.84 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 221.84 and 144.18 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 221.84 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/221.84 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 221.84 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 31,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.71/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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