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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 225.99 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 225.99 and 145.44 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 225.99 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/225.99 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 225.99 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 32,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,867.99/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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