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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 225.92 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 225.92 and 99.45 is: 148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 225.92 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/225.92 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 225.92 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 22,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467.74/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.87

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