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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 206.98 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 206.98 and 148.24 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 206.98 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/206.98 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 206.98 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 30,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682.57/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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