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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 226.56 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 226.56 and 148.86 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 226.56 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/226.56 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 226.56 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 33,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.72/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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