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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 223.73 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 223.73 and 145.25 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 223.73 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/223.73 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 223.73 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 32,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496.03/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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