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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.02 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.02 and 132.60 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.02 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.02 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.02 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 29,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,970.25/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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