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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 225.81 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 225.81 and 141.68 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 225.81 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/225.81 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 225.81 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 31,991.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991.63/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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