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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 206.47 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 206.47 and 146.45 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 206.47 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/206.47 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 206.47 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 30,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,237.68/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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