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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 225 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 225 and 98.74 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 225 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/225 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 225 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 22,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216.50/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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