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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 206.12 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 206.12 and 147.18 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 206.12 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/206.12 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 206.12 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 30,336.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,336.01/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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