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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.08 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.08 and 132.99 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.08 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.08 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.08 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 29,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,933.39/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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