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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.95 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.95 and 144.68 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.95 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.95 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.95 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 30,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229.84/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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