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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 225.25 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 225.25 and 130.88 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 225.25 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/225.25 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 225.25 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 29,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.59/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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