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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 226.17 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 226.17 and 130.75 is: 196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 226.17 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/226.17 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 226.17 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 29,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,571.16/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.42

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