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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.66 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.66 and 73.39 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.66 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.66 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.66 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 16,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559.69/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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