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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 224.94 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 224.94 and 132.82 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 224.94 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/224.94 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 224.94 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 29,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.53/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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