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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 228.98 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 228.98 and 149.80 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 228.98 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/228.98 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 228.98 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 34,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,301.20/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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