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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 225.69 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 225.69 and 147.02 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 225.69 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/225.69 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 225.69 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 33,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,179.26/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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