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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 226.55 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 226.55 and 131.95 is: 198.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 226.55 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/226.55 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 226.55 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 29,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,893.27/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.17

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