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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.83, 225.88 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.83, 225.88 and 133.73 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.83 : 225.88 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.83/225.88 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.83x = 225.88 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.83x = 30,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,205.47/150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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