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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 226.43 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 226.43 and 144.66 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 226.43 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/226.43 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 226.43 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 32,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,754.64/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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