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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.14, 225.20 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.14, 225.20 and 73.05 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.14 : 225.20 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.14/225.20 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.14x = 225.20 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.14x = 16,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451.04/150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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