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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 226.76 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 226.76 and 74.11 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 226.76 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/226.76 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 226.76 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 16,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,804.25/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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