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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.31, 225.28 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.31, 225.28 and 132.31 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.31 : 225.28 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.31/225.28 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.31x = 225.28 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.31x = 29,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,806.80/150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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