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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 226.38 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 226.38 and 74.04 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 226.38 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/226.38 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 226.38 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 16,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,761.18/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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