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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 225.72 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 225.72 and 146.97 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 225.72 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/225.72 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 225.72 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 33,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,174.07/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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