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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.95, 226.24 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.95, 226.24 and 73.90 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.95 : 226.24 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.95/226.24 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.95x = 226.24 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.95x = 16,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718.39/150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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