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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.10 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.10 and 73.76 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.10 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.10 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.10 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 16,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.14/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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