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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 225.84 and 149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 225.84 and 149.65 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 225.84 = 149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/225.84 = 149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 225.84 × 149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 33,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,796.95/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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