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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 225.23 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 225.23 and 148.36 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 225.23 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/225.23 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 225.23 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 33,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,415.12/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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