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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.11, 225.22 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.11, 225.22 and 149.87 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.11 : 225.22 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.11/225.22 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.11x = 225.22 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.11x = 33,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,752.22/150.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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