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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.87, 226.35 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.87, 226.35 and 73.86 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.87 : 226.35 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.87/226.35 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.87x = 226.35 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.87x = 16,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718.21/150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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