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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 225.93 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 225.93 and 145.02 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 225.93 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/225.93 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 225.93 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 32,764.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764.37/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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