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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.44 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.44 and 99.07 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.44 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.44 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.44 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 22,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.34/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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