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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.72 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.72 and 99.32 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.72 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.72 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.72 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 22,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,417.38/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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