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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 224.70 and 131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 224.70 and 131.62 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 224.70 = 131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/224.70 = 131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 224.70 × 131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 29,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575.01/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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