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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.61 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.61 and 73.27 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.61 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.61 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.61 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 16,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530.44/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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