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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.71 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.71 and 147.65 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.71 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.71 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.71 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 33,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,472.60/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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