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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 224.70 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 224.70 and 147.27 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 224.70 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/224.70 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 224.70 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 33,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091.57/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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