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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 225.84 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 225.84 and 148.49 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 225.84 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/225.84 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 225.84 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 33,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534.98/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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