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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.09 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.09 and 147.99 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.09 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.09 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.09 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 33,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,311.07/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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