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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.52, 223.94 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.52, 223.94 and 138.28 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.52 : 223.94 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.52/223.94 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.52x = 223.94 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.52x = 30,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,966.42/149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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