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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 225.68 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 225.68 and 132.57 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 225.68 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/225.68 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 225.68 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 29,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,917.73/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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