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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 228.90 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 228.90 and 99 is: 148.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 228.90 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/228.90 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 228.90 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 22,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661.10/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.11

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