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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 226 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 226 and 148.49 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 226 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/226 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 226 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 33,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558.74/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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