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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 225.15 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 225.15 and 148.84 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 225.15 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/225.15 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 225.15 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 33,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,511.33/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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