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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.04, 226.42 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.04, 226.42 and 73.96 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.04 : 226.42 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.04/226.42 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.04x = 226.42 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.04x = 16,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,746.75/151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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