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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.54 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.54 and 149.28 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.54 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.54 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.54 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 33,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,668.61/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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