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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.87, 225.06 and 142.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.87, 225.06 and 142.17 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.87 : 225.06 = 142.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.87/225.06 = 142.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.87x = 225.06 × 142.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.87x = 31,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996.78/149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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