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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.35, 225.22 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.35, 225.22 and 73.08 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.35 : 225.22 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.35/225.22 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.35x = 225.22 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.35x = 16,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,460.01/150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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