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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 223.88 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 223.88 and 145.83 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 223.88 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/223.88 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 223.88 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 32,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,648.53/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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