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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.48, 225.90 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.48, 225.90 and 73.53 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.48 : 225.90 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.48/225.90 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.48x = 225.90 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.48x = 16,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,610.43/150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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