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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.20, 225.53 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.20, 225.53 and 133.12 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.20 : 225.53 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.20/225.53 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.20x = 225.53 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.20x = 30,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022.78/150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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