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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 225.59 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 225.59 and 144.94 is: 217.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 225.59 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/225.59 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 225.59 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 32,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697.01/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.17

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