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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 225.34 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 225.34 and 73.21 is: 109.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 225.34 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/225.34 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 225.34 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 16,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,497.14/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.86

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