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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.37, 225.16 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.37, 225.16 and 98.86 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.37 : 225.16 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.37/225.16 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.37x = 225.16 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.37x = 22,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258.19/150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

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