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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 207.72 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 207.72 and 146.40 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 207.72 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/207.72 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 207.72 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 30,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,410.21/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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