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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 206.15 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 206.15 and 148.88 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 206.15 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/206.15 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 206.15 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 30,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689.84/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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