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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 224.85 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 224.85 and 130.09 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 224.85 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/224.85 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 224.85 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 29,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248.96/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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