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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 224.62 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 224.62 and 143.68 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 224.62 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/224.62 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 224.62 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 32,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273.40/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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