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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 225.80 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 225.80 and 132 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 225.80 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/225.80 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 225.80 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 29,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.60/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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