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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 225.58 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 225.58 and 99.24 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 225.58 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/225.58 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 225.58 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 22,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,386.56/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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