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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 223.97 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 223.97 and 147.88 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 223.97 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/223.97 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 223.97 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 33,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,120.68/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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