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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 223.95 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 223.95 and 146.90 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 223.95 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/223.95 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 223.95 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 32,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,898.26/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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