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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 224.73 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 224.73 and 141.26 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 224.73 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/224.73 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 224.73 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 31,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,744.24/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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