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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 207.54 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 207.54 and 147.38 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 207.54 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/207.54 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 207.54 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 30,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.25/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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