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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.57 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.57 and 73.40 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.57 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.57 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.57 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 16,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556.84/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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