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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 224.82 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 224.82 and 135.05 is: 201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 224.82 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/224.82 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 224.82 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 30,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,360.82/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.64

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