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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 226.85 and 99.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 226.85 and 99.17 is: 148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 226.85 = 99.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/226.85 = 99.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 226.85 × 99.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 22,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497.77/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.78

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