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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 207.92 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 207.92 and 147.80 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 207.92 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/207.92 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 207.92 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 30,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,728.80/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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