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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 227.48 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 227.48 and 148.50 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 227.48 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/227.48 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 227.48 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 33,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,780.78/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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