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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.06, 224.94 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.06, 224.94 and 72.90 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.06 : 224.94 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.06/224.94 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.06x = 224.94 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.06x = 16,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,398.13/150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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