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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.13 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.13 and 128.58 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.13 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.13 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.13 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 28,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.22/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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