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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.99, 226.59 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.99, 226.59 and 101.49 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.99 : 226.59 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.99/226.59 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.99x = 226.59 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.99x = 22,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.62/150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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