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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 225.56 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 225.56 and 99.12 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 225.56 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/225.56 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 225.56 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 22,357.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.51/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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