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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 223.79 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 223.79 and 139.41 is: 209.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 223.79 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/223.79 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 223.79 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 31,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197.87/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.12

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