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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.73, 226.17 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.73, 226.17 and 73.64 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.73 : 226.17 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.73/226.17 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.73x = 226.17 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.73x = 16,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,655.72/150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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