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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.48, 228.84 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.48, 228.84 and 149.04 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.48 : 228.84 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.48/228.84 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.48x = 228.84 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.48x = 34,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106.31/153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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