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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 226.95 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 226.95 and 144.84 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 226.95 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/226.95 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 226.95 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 32,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,871.44/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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