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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.47 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.47 and 147.54 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.47 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.47 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.47 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 33,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413.38/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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