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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 225.13 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 225.13 and 149.28 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 225.13 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/225.13 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 225.13 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 33,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,607.41/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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