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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 224.97 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 224.97 and 149.88 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 224.97 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/224.97 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 224.97 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 33,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,718.50/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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