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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 225.70 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 225.70 and 99.14 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 225.70 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/225.70 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 225.70 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 22,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374.52/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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