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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 206.98 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 206.98 and 146.13 is: 201.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 206.98 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/206.98 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 206.98 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 30,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,245.99/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.59

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