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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.50, 226.02 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.50, 226.02 and 133.76 is: 200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.50 : 226.02 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.50/226.02 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.50x = 226.02 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.50x = 30,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,232.44/150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.88

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