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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.02, 224.55 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.02, 224.55 and 98.70 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.02 : 224.55 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.02/224.55 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.02x = 224.55 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.02x = 22,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,163.09/150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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