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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 226.28 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 226.28 and 73.80 is: 110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 226.28 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/226.28 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 226.28 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 16,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699.46/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.59

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