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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.75 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.75 and 130.38 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.75 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.75 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.75 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 29,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433.29/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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