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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 224.96 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 224.96 and 133.83 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 224.96 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/224.96 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 224.96 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 30,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105.73/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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