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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.84 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.84 and 146.88 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.84 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.84 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.84 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 30,527.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527.54/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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