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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.15, 223.48 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.15, 223.48 and 143.45 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.15 : 223.48 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.15/223.48 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.15x = 223.48 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.15x = 32,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,057.93/149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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