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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.05, 225.08 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.05, 225.08 and 145.60 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.05 : 225.08 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.05/225.08 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.05x = 225.08 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.05x = 32,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770.90/150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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