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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 226.13 and 146.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 226.13 and 146.03 is: 219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 226.13 = 146.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/226.13 = 146.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 226.13 × 146.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 33,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,019.90/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.43

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