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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.25 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.25 and 99 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.25 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.25 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.25 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 22,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299.50/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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