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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 225.51 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 225.51 and 145.15 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 225.51 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/225.51 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 225.51 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 32,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732.78/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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