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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 223.94 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 223.94 and 144.30 is: 216.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 223.94 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/223.94 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 223.94 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 32,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314.54/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.64

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