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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.62 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.62 and 74.04 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.62 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.62 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.62 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 16,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778.94/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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