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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 224.62 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 224.62 and 137.66 is: 205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 224.62 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/224.62 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 224.62 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 30,919.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.72/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.47

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