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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.57 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.57 and 147.66 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.57 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.57 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.57 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 30,649.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,649.79/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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