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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.30, 225.25 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.30, 225.25 and 98.87 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.30 : 225.25 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.30/225.25 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.30x = 225.25 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.30x = 22,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269.09/150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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