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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 224.75 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 224.75 and 132.91 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 224.75 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/224.75 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 224.75 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 29,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.92/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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