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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 225.44 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 225.44 and 145.86 is: 217.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 225.44 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/225.44 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 225.44 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 32,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,881.95/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.65

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