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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 223.74 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 223.74 and 140.78 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 223.74 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/223.74 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 223.74 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 31,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,498.12/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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