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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.03, 225.26 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.03, 225.26 and 73 is: 109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.03 : 225.26 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.03/225.26 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.03x = 225.26 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.03x = 16,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443.98/150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.60

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