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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 225.93 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 225.93 and 144.23 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 225.93 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/225.93 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 225.93 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 32,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584.75/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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