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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 223.52 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 223.52 and 146.26 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 223.52 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/223.52 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 223.52 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 32,692.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,692.04/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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