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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.55 and 73.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.55 and 73.99 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.55 = 73.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.55 = 73.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.55 × 73.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 16,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,761.30/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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