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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.32, 226.82 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.32, 226.82 and 74.28 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.32 : 226.82 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.32/226.82 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.32x = 226.82 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.32x = 16,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848.19/151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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