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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 225.25 and 73.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 225.25 and 73.19 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 225.25 = 73.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/225.25 = 73.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 225.25 × 73.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 16,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,485.67/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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