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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 222.26 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 222.26 and 139.88 is: 208.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 222.26 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/222.26 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 222.26 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 31,087.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,087.92/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.38

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