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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 225.95 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 225.95 and 99.16 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 225.95 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/225.95 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 225.95 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 22,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405.20/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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