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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 224.85 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 224.85 and 144.36 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 224.85 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/224.85 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 224.85 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 32,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459.35/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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