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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.32 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.32 and 144.50 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.32 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.32 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.32 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 32,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556.89/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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