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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.03, 225.21 and 142.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.03, 225.21 and 142.93 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.03 : 225.21 = 142.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.03/225.21 = 142.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.03x = 225.21 × 142.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.03x = 32,189.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189.27/151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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