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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.22, 225.42 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.22, 225.42 and 73.18 is: 109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.22 : 225.42 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.22/225.42 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.22x = 225.42 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.22x = 16,496.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.24/150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.81

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