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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.18 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.18 and 142.20 is: 213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.18 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.18 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.18 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 32,020.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020.60/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.04

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