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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.04, 225.16 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.04, 225.16 and 72.94 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.04 : 225.16 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.04/225.16 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.04x = 225.16 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.04x = 16,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,423.17/150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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