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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.10, 226.66 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.10, 226.66 and 74.13 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.10 : 226.66 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.10/226.66 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.10x = 226.66 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.10x = 16,802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,802.31/151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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