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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.46, 224.42 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.46, 224.42 and 145.90 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.46 : 224.42 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.46/224.42 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.46x = 224.42 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.46x = 32,742.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,742.88/150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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