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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 225.82 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 225.82 and 132.93 is: 199.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 225.82 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/225.82 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 225.82 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 30,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,018.25/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.39

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