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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 224.93 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 224.93 and 143.12 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 224.93 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/224.93 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 224.93 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 32,191.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191.98/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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