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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 209.07 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 209.07 and 144.30 is: 199.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 209.07 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/209.07 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 209.07 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 30,168.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168.80/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.13

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