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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 208.87 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 208.87 and 144.54 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 208.87 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/208.87 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 208.87 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 30,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189.71/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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