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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.13, 225.24 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.13, 225.24 and 148.10 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.13 : 225.24 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.13/225.24 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.13x = 225.24 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.13x = 33,356.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,356.92/151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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