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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 224.16 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 224.16 and 146.94 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 224.16 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/224.16 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 224.16 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 32,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,938.07/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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