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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 223.63 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 223.63 and 141.80 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 223.63 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/223.63 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 223.63 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 31,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710.73/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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