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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 223.97 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 223.97 and 144.18 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 223.97 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/223.97 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 223.97 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 32,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291.27/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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