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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 223.97 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 223.97 and 149.25 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 223.97 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/223.97 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 223.97 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 33,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,427.52/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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