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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.01, 226.08 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.01, 226.08 and 99.01 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.01 : 226.08 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.01/226.08 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.01x = 226.08 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.01x = 22,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,382.56/151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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