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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 225.69 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 225.69 and 145.40 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 225.69 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/225.69 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 225.69 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 32,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813.65/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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