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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 206.50 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 206.50 and 146.04 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 206.50 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/206.50 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 206.50 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 30,156.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,156.39/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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