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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.41 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.41 and 145.99 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.41 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.41 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.41 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 33,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053.60/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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