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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.50, 2.25 and 1.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.50, 2.25 and 1.43 is: 2.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.50 : 2.25 = 1.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.50/2.25 = 1.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.50x = 2.25 × 1.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.50x = 3.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.20/1.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.13

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