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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 225.27 and 133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 225.27 and 133.17 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 225.27 = 133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/225.27 = 133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 225.27 × 133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 29,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999.21/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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