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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 226.20 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 226.20 and 133.70 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 226.20 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/226.20 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 226.20 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 30,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,242.94/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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