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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.35 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.35 and 99.90 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.35 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.35 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.35 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 22,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612.37/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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