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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.96 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.96 and 141.16 is: 211.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.96 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.96 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.96 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 31,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.51/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.74

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