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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.96, 227.89 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.96, 227.89 and 148.62 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.96 : 227.89 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.96/227.89 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.96x = 227.89 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.96x = 33,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,869.01/151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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