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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.98, 225.03 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.98, 225.03 and 147.55 is: 221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.98 : 225.03 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.98/225.03 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.98x = 225.03 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.98x = 33,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203.18/149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.38

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