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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.42, 225.75 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.42, 225.75 and 73.43 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.42 : 225.75 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.42/225.75 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.42x = 225.75 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.42x = 16,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,576.40/150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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