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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 223.64 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 223.64 and 148.28 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 223.64 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/223.64 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 223.64 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 33,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161.34/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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