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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 226.14 and 143.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 226.14 and 143.65 is: 215.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 226.14 = 143.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/226.14 = 143.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 226.14 × 143.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 32,485.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,485.01/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.40

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