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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 226.07 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 226.07 and 99.05 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 226.07 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/226.07 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 226.07 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 22,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391.34/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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