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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.36 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.36 and 98.97 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.36 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.36 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.36 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 22,303.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303.88/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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