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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.08 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.08 and 98.79 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.08 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.08 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.08 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 22,235.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.65/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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