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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.96 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.96 and 149.30 is: 223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.96 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.96 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.96 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 33,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,885.13/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.93

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