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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 207.96 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 207.96 and 147.60 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 207.96 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/207.96 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 207.96 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 30,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,694.90/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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