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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 225.63 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 225.63 and 144.79 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 225.63 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/225.63 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 225.63 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 32,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,668.97/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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