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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 227.49 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 227.49 and 149.35 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 227.49 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/227.49 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 227.49 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 33,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.49/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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