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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 225.89 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 225.89 and 99.74 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 225.89 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/225.89 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 225.89 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 22,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530.71/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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