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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.37, 223.78 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.37, 223.78 and 146.13 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.37 : 223.78 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.37/223.78 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.37x = 223.78 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.37x = 32,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,700.04/149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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