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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 225.84 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 225.84 and 130.34 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 225.84 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/225.84 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 225.84 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 29,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435.99/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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