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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 223.37 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 223.37 and 141.47 is: 211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 223.37 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/223.37 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 223.37 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 31,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.00/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.68

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