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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 226.80 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 226.80 and 74.15 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 226.80 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/226.80 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 226.80 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 16,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,817.22/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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