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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.56 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.56 and 130.24 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.56 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.56 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.56 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 29,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.93/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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