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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 225.32 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 225.32 and 132.72 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 225.32 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/225.32 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 225.32 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 29,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,904.47/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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