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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 225.12 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 225.12 and 145.76 is: 217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 225.12 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/225.12 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 225.12 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 32,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813.49/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.25

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