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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 222.05 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 222.05 and 148.98 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 222.05 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/222.05 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 222.05 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 33,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,080.26/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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