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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 226.94 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 226.94 and 99.93 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 226.94 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/226.94 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 226.94 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 22,678.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,678.11/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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