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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.85, 225.93 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.85, 225.93 and 73.57 is: 110.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.85 : 225.93 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.85/225.93 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.85x = 225.93 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.85x = 16,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.34/150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.19

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