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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 225.11 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 225.11 and 148.93 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 225.11 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/225.11 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 225.11 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 33,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,525.44/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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