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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 224.01 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 224.01 and 144.16 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 224.01 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/224.01 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 224.01 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 32,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292.72/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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