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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.44 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.44 and 148.80 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.44 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.44 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.44 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 33,545.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545.47/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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