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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.92, 226.04 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.92, 226.04 and 99.58 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.92 : 226.04 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.92/226.04 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.92x = 226.04 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.92x = 22,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,509.06/150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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