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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.10, 225.02 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.10, 225.02 and 72.96 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.10 : 225.02 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.10/225.02 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.10x = 225.02 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.10x = 16,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,417.46/150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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