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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.46 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.46 and 149.76 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.46 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.46 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.46 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 33,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,914.65/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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