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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 223.05 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 223.05 and 139.32 is: 207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 223.05 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/223.05 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 223.05 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 31,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,075.33/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.75

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