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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 225.12 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 225.12 and 73.10 is: 109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 225.12 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/225.12 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 225.12 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 16,456.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,456.27/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.53

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