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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.22 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.22 and 145.14 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.22 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.22 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.22 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 30,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,220.33/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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