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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 226.63 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 226.63 and 74.07 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 226.63 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/226.63 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 226.63 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 16,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786.48/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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