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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 225.49 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 225.49 and 142.46 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 225.49 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/225.49 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 225.49 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 32,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,122.41/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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