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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 224.33 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 224.33 and 140 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 224.33 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/224.33 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 224.33 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 31,406.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406.20/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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