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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 226.11 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 226.11 and 73.72 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 226.11 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/226.11 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 226.11 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 16,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,668.83/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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