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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.22 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.22 and 148.74 is: 222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.22 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.22 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.22 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 33,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647.22/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.58

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