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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.69, 225.82 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.69, 225.82 and 98.55 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.69 : 225.82 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.69/225.82 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.69x = 225.82 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.69x = 22,254.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254.68/150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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