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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.88, 225.76 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.88, 225.76 and 132.51 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.88 : 225.76 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.88/225.76 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.88x = 225.76 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.88x = 29,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,915.46/150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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