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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.56, 223.37 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.56, 223.37 and 141.28 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.56 : 223.37 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.56/223.37 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.56x = 223.37 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.56x = 31,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,557.71/149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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