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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 206.81 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 206.81 and 147.41 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 206.81 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/206.81 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 206.81 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 30,484.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,484.09/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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