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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.51, 225.60 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.51, 225.60 and 73.36 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.51 : 225.60 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.51/225.60 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.51x = 225.60 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.51x = 16,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550.02/150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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