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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 207.50 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 207.50 and 148.46 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 207.50 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/207.50 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 207.50 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 30,806.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.34/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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