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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.63, 226.28 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.63, 226.28 and 99.36 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.63 : 226.28 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.63/226.28 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.63x = 226.28 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.63x = 22,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483.18/150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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