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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 225.60 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 225.60 and 131.80 is: 197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 225.60 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/225.60 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 225.60 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 29,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,734.08/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.70

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