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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.08, 225.05 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.08, 225.05 and 73.02 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.08 : 225.05 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.08/225.05 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.08x = 225.05 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.08x = 16,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,433.63/150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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