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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.32, 225.50 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.32, 225.50 and 73.33 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.32 : 225.50 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.32/225.50 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.32x = 225.50 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.32x = 16,536.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,536.11/150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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