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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 207.19 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 207.19 and 146.54 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 207.19 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/207.19 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 207.19 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 30,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,359.85/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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