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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.38, 225.61 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.38, 225.61 and 99.12 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.38 : 225.61 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.38/225.61 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.38x = 225.61 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.38x = 22,362.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362.46/150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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