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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.96, 225.58 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.96, 225.58 and 147.54 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.96 : 225.58 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.96/225.58 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.96x = 225.58 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.96x = 33,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282.07/150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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