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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 225.84 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 225.84 and 99.59 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 225.84 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/225.84 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 225.84 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 22,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.41/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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