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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 224.62 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 224.62 and 143.08 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 224.62 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/224.62 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 224.62 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 32,138.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,138.63/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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