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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.85 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.85 and 97.95 is: 146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.85 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.85 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.85 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 22,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,024.06/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.83

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