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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.12, 225.72 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.12, 225.72 and 141.48 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.12 : 225.72 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.12/225.72 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.12x = 225.72 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.12x = 31,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,934.87/150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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