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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.55, 225.99 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.55, 225.99 and 133.54 is: 200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.55 : 225.99 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.55/225.99 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.55x = 225.99 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.55x = 30,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,178.70/150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.46

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