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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 225.78 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 225.78 and 98.46 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 225.78 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/225.78 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 225.78 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 22,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,230.30/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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