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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 223.84 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 223.84 and 133.80 is: 199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 223.84 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/223.84 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 223.84 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 29,949.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949.79/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.67

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