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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 222.44 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 222.44 and 143.74 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 222.44 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/222.44 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 222.44 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 31,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973.53/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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