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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.36, 225.65 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.36, 225.65 and 73.33 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.36 : 225.65 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.36/225.65 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.36x = 225.65 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.36x = 16,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546.91/150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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