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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.44, 225.66 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.44, 225.66 and 147.86 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.44 : 225.66 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.44/225.66 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.44x = 225.66 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.44x = 33,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364.96/150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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