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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 223.56 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 223.56 and 138.33 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 223.56 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/223.56 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 223.56 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 30,925.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.05/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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