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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 225.18 and 144.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 225.18 and 144.52 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 225.18 = 144.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/225.18 = 144.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 225.18 × 144.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 32,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,543.01/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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