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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.54, 224.28 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.54, 224.28 and 141.22 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.54 : 224.28 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.54/224.28 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.54x = 224.28 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.54x = 31,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672.82/150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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