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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 208.63 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 208.63 and 142.28 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 208.63 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/208.63 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 208.63 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 29,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682.48/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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