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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 226.33 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 226.33 and 130.52 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 226.33 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/226.33 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 226.33 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 29,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.83/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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