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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 224.16 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 224.16 and 143.32 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 224.16 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/224.16 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 224.16 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 32,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126.61/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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