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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.06 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.06 and 99.50 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.06 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.06 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.06 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 22,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.59/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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