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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.68 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.68 and 73.52 is: 110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.68 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.68 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.68 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 16,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.99/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.13

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