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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.90 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.90 and 147.60 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.90 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.90 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.90 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 33,342.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,342.84/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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