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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.90, 226.68 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.90, 226.68 and 131.46 is: 197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.90 : 226.68 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.90/226.68 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.90x = 226.68 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.90x = 29,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799.35/150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.48

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