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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 223.92 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 223.92 and 149.76 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 223.92 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/223.92 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 223.92 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 33,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534.26/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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