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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.27, 225.43 and 73.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.27, 225.43 and 73.24 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.27 : 225.43 = 73.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.27/225.43 = 73.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.27x = 225.43 × 73.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.27x = 16,510.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510.68/150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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