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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 225.73 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 225.73 and 149.10 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 225.73 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/225.73 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 225.73 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 33,656.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,656.34/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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