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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 226.94 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 226.94 and 74.28 is: 111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 226.94 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/226.94 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 226.94 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 16,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.10/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.39

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