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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.33 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.33 and 72.13 is: 108.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.33 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.33 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.33 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 16,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253.05/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.17

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