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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.58 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.58 and 148.53 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.58 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.58 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.58 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 33,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,802.46/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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