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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.01, 224.92 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.01, 224.92 and 98.59 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.01 : 224.92 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.01/224.92 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.01x = 224.92 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.01x = 22,174.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174.86/150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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