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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.08 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.08 and 142.47 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.08 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.08 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.08 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 32,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209.62/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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