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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 227.04 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 227.04 and 99.91 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 227.04 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/227.04 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 227.04 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 22,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,683.57/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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