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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 226.31 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 226.31 and 145.23 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 226.31 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/226.31 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 226.31 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 32,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866.24/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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