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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 229.83 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 229.83 and 148.51 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 229.83 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/229.83 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 229.83 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 34,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,132.05/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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