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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.82, 226.30 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.82, 226.30 and 99.49 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.82 : 226.30 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.82/226.30 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.82x = 226.30 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.82x = 22,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,513.77/150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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