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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.64, 225.62 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.64, 225.62 and 150.47 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.64 : 225.62 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.64/225.62 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.64x = 225.62 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.64x = 33,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,949.04/151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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