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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 225.92 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 225.92 and 133.65 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 225.92 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/225.92 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 225.92 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 30,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194.21/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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