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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 226.56 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 226.56 and 99.88 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 226.56 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/226.56 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 226.56 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 22,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628.81/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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