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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.26 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.26 and 146.34 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.26 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.26 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.26 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 33,110.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110.89/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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