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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.65, 206.50 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.65, 206.50 and 148.52 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.65 : 206.50 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.65/206.50 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.65x = 206.50 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.65x = 30,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669.38/150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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