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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.38 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.38 and 145.16 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.38 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.38 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.38 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 32,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,861.32/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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