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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 225.23 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 225.23 and 141.78 is: 212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 225.23 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/225.23 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 225.23 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 31,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,932.40/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.95

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