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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 208.42 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 208.42 and 147.98 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 208.42 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/208.42 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 208.42 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 30,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840.21/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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