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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 207.05 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 207.05 and 133.25 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 207.05 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/207.05 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 207.05 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 27,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,589.41/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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