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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 224.89 and 137.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 224.89 and 137.66 is: 205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 224.89 = 137.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/224.89 = 137.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 224.89 × 137.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 30,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958.36/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.51

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