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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 226.91 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 226.91 and 73.21 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 226.91 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/226.91 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 226.91 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 16,612.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612.55/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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