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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.94, 225.96 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.94, 225.96 and 99.44 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.94 : 225.96 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.94/225.96 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.94x = 225.96 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.94x = 22,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469.46/150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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