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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 224.80 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 224.80 and 140.06 is: 211.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 224.80 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/224.80 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 224.80 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 31,485.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,485.49/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.06

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