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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 226.92 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 226.92 and 74.20 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 226.92 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/226.92 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 226.92 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 16,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,837.46/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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