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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 227.94 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 227.94 and 99.99 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 227.94 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/227.94 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 227.94 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 22,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791.72/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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