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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.61, 226.02 and 73.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.61, 226.02 and 73.61 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.61 : 226.02 = 73.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.61/226.02 = 73.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.61x = 226.02 × 73.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.61x = 16,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,636.96/150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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