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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 225.18 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 225.18 and 147.98 is: 220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 225.18 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/225.18 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 225.18 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 33,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,322.14/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.88

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