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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 226.13 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 226.13 and 148.20 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 226.13 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/226.13 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 226.13 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 33,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,511.73/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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