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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 225.97 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 225.97 and 73.59 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 225.97 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/225.97 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 225.97 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 16,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,628.00/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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