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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 228.15 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 228.15 and 149.68 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 228.15 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/228.15 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 228.15 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 34,149.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,149.49/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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