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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 226.22 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 226.22 and 99.32 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 226.22 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/226.22 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 226.22 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 22,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466.54/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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