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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 207.54 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 207.54 and 147.78 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 207.54 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/207.54 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 207.54 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 30,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670.26/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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