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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 226.42 and 146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 226.42 and 146.50 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 226.42 = 146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/226.42 = 146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 226.42 × 146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 33,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170.53/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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