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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.56, 226.04 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.56, 226.04 and 149.58 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.56 : 226.04 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.56/226.04 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.56x = 226.04 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.56x = 33,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,810.32/151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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