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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 224.82 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 224.82 and 140.04 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 224.82 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/224.82 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 224.82 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 31,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,483.79/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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