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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 226.43 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 226.43 and 99.74 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 226.43 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/226.43 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 226.43 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 22,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584.13/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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