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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 225.86 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 225.86 and 99.35 is: 148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 225.86 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/225.86 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 225.86 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 22,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437.81/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.74

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