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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.74, 207.58 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.74, 207.58 and 147.54 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.74 : 207.58 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.74/207.58 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.74x = 207.58 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.74x = 30,626.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,626.35/150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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