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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 208.14 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 208.14 and 133.25 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 208.14 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/208.14 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 208.14 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 27,733.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,733.11/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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