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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.42 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.42 and 143.01 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.42 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.42 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.42 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 32,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237.31/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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