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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.29 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.29 and 99.52 is: 149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.29 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.29 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.29 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 22,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520.38/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.19

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