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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 224.94 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 224.94 and 98.61 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 224.94 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/224.94 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 224.94 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 22,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181.33/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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