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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.99 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.99 and 144.28 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.99 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.99 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.99 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 32,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,750.12/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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