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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.09, 225.23 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.09, 225.23 and 73.08 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.09 : 225.23 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.09/225.23 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.09x = 225.23 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.09x = 16,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.44/150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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