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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 226.07 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 226.07 and 73.68 is: 110.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 226.07 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/226.07 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 226.07 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 16,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,656.17/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.51

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