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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.74 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.74 and 74.16 is: 111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.74 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.74 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.74 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 16,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.04/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.12

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