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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 228.99 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 228.99 and 149.31 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 228.99 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/228.99 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 228.99 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 34,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,190.50/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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