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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 224.03 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 224.03 and 147.89 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 224.03 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/224.03 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 224.03 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 33,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132.73/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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