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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 225.14 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 225.14 and 149.18 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 225.14 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/225.14 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 225.14 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 33,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.51/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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