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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.41, 225.50 and 149.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.41, 225.50 and 149.53 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.41 : 225.50 = 149.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.41/225.50 = 149.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.41x = 225.50 × 149.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.41x = 33,719.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719.02/151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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