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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.48 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.48 and 132.27 is: 198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.48 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.48 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.48 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 29,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823.20/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.13

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