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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.73 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.73 and 147.42 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.73 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.73 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.73 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 33,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129.70/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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