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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.91 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.91 and 132.06 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.91 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.91 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.91 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 29,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,701.61/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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