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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.40 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.40 and 97.22 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.40 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.40 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.40 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 22,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008.99/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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