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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.99 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.99 and 141.66 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.99 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.99 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.99 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 32,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013.74/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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