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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 223.75 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 223.75 and 147.52 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 223.75 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/223.75 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 223.75 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 33,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,007.60/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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