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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 227 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 227 and 74.22 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 227 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/227 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 227 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 16,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.94/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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