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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.55 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.55 and 105.22 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.55 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.55 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.55 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 23,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,837.59/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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