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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 207.24 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 207.24 and 133.32 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 207.24 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/207.24 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 207.24 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 27,629.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629.24/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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