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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.01 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.01 and 145.79 is: 218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.01 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.01 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.01 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 32,950.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950.93/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.25

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