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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.23, 225.23 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.23, 225.23 and 98.03 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.23 : 225.23 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.23/225.23 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.23x = 225.23 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.23x = 22,079.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079.37/150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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