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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 223.19 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 223.19 and 146.91 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 223.19 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/223.19 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 223.19 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 32,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789.21/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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