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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.81, 224.78 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.81, 224.78 and 142.53 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.81 : 224.78 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.81/224.78 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.81x = 224.78 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.81x = 32,038.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038.23/150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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