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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 206.62 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 206.62 and 144.99 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 206.62 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/206.62 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 206.62 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 29,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957.47/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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