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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 225.07 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 225.07 and 146.34 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 225.07 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/225.07 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 225.07 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 32,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,936.01/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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