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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.80, 225.90 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.80, 225.90 and 99.28 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.80 : 225.90 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.80/225.90 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.80x = 225.90 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.80x = 22,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,427.35/150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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