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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.53 and 148.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.53 and 148.55 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.53 = 148.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.53 = 148.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.53 × 148.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 33,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,649.90/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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