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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.99, 225.08 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.99, 225.08 and 148.85 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.99 : 225.08 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.99/225.08 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.99x = 225.08 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.99x = 33,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502.40/149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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