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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.11, 226.57 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.11, 226.57 and 74.01 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.11 : 226.57 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.11/226.57 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.11x = 226.57 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.11x = 16,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,768.45/151.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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