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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 225.53 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 225.53 and 149.58 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 225.53 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/225.53 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 225.53 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 33,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,732.90/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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