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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.21, 225.63 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.21, 225.63 and 143.55 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.21 : 225.63 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.21/225.63 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.21x = 225.63 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.21x = 32,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,389.19/150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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