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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.07, 225.17 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.07, 225.17 and 98.73 is: 148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.07 : 225.17 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.07/225.17 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.07x = 225.17 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.07x = 22,231.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231.76/150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.15

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