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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 225.95 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 225.95 and 141.24 is: 210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 225.95 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/225.95 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 225.95 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 31,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913.18/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.65

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