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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 225.80 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 225.80 and 133.38 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 225.80 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/225.80 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 225.80 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 30,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117.79/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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