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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.33, 225.23 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.33, 225.23 and 132.24 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.33 : 225.23 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.33/225.23 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.33x = 225.23 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.33x = 29,783.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783.75/150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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