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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 225.55 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 225.55 and 145.22 is: 216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 225.55 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/225.55 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 225.55 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 32,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753.64/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.70

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