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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 225.21 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 225.21 and 146.38 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 225.21 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/225.21 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 225.21 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 32,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,966.24/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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