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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.84 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.84 and 130.44 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.84 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.84 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.84 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 29,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458.57/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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