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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 225.22 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 225.22 and 148.93 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 225.22 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/225.22 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 225.22 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 33,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541.77/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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