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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 225.78 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 225.78 and 149.77 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 225.78 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/225.78 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 225.78 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 33,815.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,815.07/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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