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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.47, 225.61 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.47, 225.61 and 73.43 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.47 : 225.61 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.47/225.61 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.47x = 225.61 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.47x = 16,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,566.54/150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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