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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 224.60 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 224.60 and 144.10 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 224.60 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/224.60 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 224.60 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 32,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,364.86/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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