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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.99, 225.09 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.99, 225.09 and 113.99 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.99 : 225.09 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.99/225.09 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.99x = 225.09 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.99x = 25,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,658.01/149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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