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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.93, 226.44 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.93, 226.44 and 145.44 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.93 : 226.44 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.93/226.44 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.93x = 226.44 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.93x = 32,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933.43/150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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