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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.32, 229.71 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.32, 229.71 and 150.51 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.32 : 229.71 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.32/229.71 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.32x = 229.71 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.32x = 34,573.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573.36/153.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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