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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.84, 226.35 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.84, 226.35 and 73.83 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.84 : 226.35 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.84/226.35 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.84x = 226.35 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.84x = 16,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711.42/150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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