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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 226.33 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 226.33 and 73.93 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 226.33 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/226.33 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 226.33 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 16,731.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,731.45/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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