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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.51 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.51 and 130.01 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.51 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.51 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.51 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 29,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318.56/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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