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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 224.91 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 224.91 and 98.64 is: 147.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 224.91 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/224.91 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 224.91 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 22,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.12/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.83

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