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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.49 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.49 and 99.54 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.49 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.49 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.49 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 22,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,544.32/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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