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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 225.35 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 225.35 and 144.60 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 225.35 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/225.35 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 225.35 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 32,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585.61/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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