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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.91, 226.01 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.91, 226.01 and 99.53 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.91 : 226.01 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.91/226.01 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.91x = 226.01 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.91x = 22,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,494.74/150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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