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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 225.62 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 225.62 and 148.35 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 225.62 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/225.62 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 225.62 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 33,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468.86/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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