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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 225.97 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 225.97 and 147.51 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 225.97 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/225.97 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 225.97 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 33,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.83/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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