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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.18 and 130.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.18 and 130.43 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.18 = 130.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.18 = 130.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.18 × 130.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 29,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,370.79/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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