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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 228.03 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 228.03 and 149.55 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 228.03 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/228.03 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 228.03 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 34,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.89/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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