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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.62, 225.79 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.62, 225.79 and 73.47 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.62 : 225.79 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.62/225.79 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.62x = 225.79 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.62x = 16,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,588.79/150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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