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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 225.12 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 225.12 and 141.84 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 225.12 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/225.12 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 225.12 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 31,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,931.02/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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