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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 223.17 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 223.17 and 148.44 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 223.17 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/223.17 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 223.17 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 33,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,127.35/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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