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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 208.53 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 208.53 and 144.84 is: 200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 208.53 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/208.53 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 208.53 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 30,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.49/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.14

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