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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 224.46 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 224.46 and 132.14 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 224.46 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/224.46 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 224.46 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 29,659.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,659.02/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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