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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 227.18 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 227.18 and 99.32 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 227.18 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/227.18 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 227.18 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 22,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562.63/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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