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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 225.67 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 225.67 and 73.56 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 225.67 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/225.67 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 225.67 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 16,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600.29/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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