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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.15 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.15 and 131.10 is: 196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.15 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.15 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.15 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 29,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.17/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.14

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