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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 209.24 and 144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 209.24 and 144.70 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 209.24 = 144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/209.24 = 144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 209.24 × 144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 30,276.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.32/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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