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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 226.19 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 226.19 and 147.90 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 226.19 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/226.19 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 226.19 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 33,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,453.50/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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