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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 224.80 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 224.80 and 72.80 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 224.80 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/224.80 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 224.80 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 16,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365.44/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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