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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 224.88 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 224.88 and 144.16 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 224.88 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/224.88 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 224.88 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 32,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418.70/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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