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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 226.10 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 226.10 and 141.06 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 226.10 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/226.10 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 226.10 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 31,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,893.67/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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