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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.48, 223.66 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.48, 223.66 and 141.24 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.48 : 223.66 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.48/223.66 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.48x = 223.66 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.48x = 31,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,589.96/149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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