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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 224.61 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 224.61 and 133.20 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 224.61 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/224.61 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 224.61 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 29,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.05/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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