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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 225.88 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 225.88 and 99.33 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 225.88 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/225.88 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 225.88 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 22,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.43/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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