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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.34 and 142.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.34 and 142.37 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.34 = 142.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.34 = 142.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.34 × 142.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 32,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081.82/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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