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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 229.92 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 229.92 and 149.19 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 229.92 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/229.92 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 229.92 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 34,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.76/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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