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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.38 and 130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.38 and 130.64 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.38 = 130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.38 = 130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.38 × 130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 29,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574.28/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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