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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 226.40 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 226.40 and 145.18 is: 216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 226.40 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/226.40 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 226.40 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 32,868.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868.75/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.34

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