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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 225.76 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 225.76 and 133.35 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 225.76 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/225.76 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 225.76 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 30,104.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,104.54/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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