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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.74 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.74 and 148.85 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.74 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.74 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.74 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 33,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749.12/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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