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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.16 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.16 and 147.46 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.16 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.16 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.16 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 33,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.55/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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