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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 225.28 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 225.28 and 98.90 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 225.28 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/225.28 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 225.28 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 22,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,281.30/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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