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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 225.73 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 225.73 and 146.62 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 225.73 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/225.73 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 225.73 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 33,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,096.53/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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