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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.39, 225.54 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.39, 225.54 and 73.29 is: 109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.39 : 225.54 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.39/225.54 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.39x = 225.54 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.39x = 16,529.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529.83/150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.91

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