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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 223.96 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 223.96 and 137.40 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 223.96 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/223.96 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 223.96 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 30,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,772.10/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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