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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.41, 225.60 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.41, 225.60 and 73.34 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.41 : 225.60 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.41/225.60 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.41x = 225.60 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.41x = 16,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,545.50/150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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