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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 224.85 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 224.85 and 145.41 is: 216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 224.85 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/224.85 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 224.85 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 32,695.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,695.44/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.93

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