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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.60, 225.72 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.60, 225.72 and 132.29 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.60 : 225.72 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.60/225.72 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.60x = 225.72 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.60x = 29,859.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.37/150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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