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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 226.29 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 226.29 and 99.65 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 226.29 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/226.29 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 226.29 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 22,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.27/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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