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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.73, 223.16 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.73, 223.16 and 149.51 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.73 : 223.16 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.73/223.16 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.73x = 223.16 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.73x = 33,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362.79/149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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