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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.86 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.86 and 145.16 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.86 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.86 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.86 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 32,785.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,785.84/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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