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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.89 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.89 and 98.93 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.89 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.89 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.89 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 22,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345.67/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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