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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.58, 226.09 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.58, 226.09 and 145.10 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.58 : 226.09 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.58/226.09 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.58x = 226.09 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.58x = 32,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,805.66/151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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