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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.58, 225.80 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.58, 225.80 and 73.55 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.58 : 225.80 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.58/225.80 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.58x = 225.80 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.58x = 16,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606.66/150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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