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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.64 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.64 and 147.12 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.64 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.64 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.64 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 33,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049.04/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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