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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 222.44 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 222.44 and 147.54 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 222.44 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/222.44 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 222.44 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 32,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818.06/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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