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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 226.75 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 226.75 and 74.13 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 226.75 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/226.75 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 226.75 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 16,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808.98/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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