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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.71 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.71 and 74.13 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.71 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.71 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.71 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 16,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806.01/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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