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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 224.48 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 224.48 and 147.84 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 224.48 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/224.48 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 224.48 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 33,187.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.12/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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