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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.12 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.12 and 148.64 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.12 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.12 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.12 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 33,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,461.84/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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