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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 226.50 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 226.50 and 99.79 is: 149.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 226.50 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/226.50 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 226.50 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 22,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602.44/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.60

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