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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.37 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.37 and 146.10 is: 219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.37 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.37 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.37 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 33,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,071.93/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.16

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