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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 225.72 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 225.72 and 73.41 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 225.72 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/225.72 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 225.72 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 16,570.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,570.11/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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