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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 223.74 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 223.74 and 147.96 is: 222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 223.74 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/223.74 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 223.74 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 33,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104.57/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.03

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