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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.64 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.64 and 132.24 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.64 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.64 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.64 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 29,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,706.39/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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