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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.39, 226.97 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.39, 226.97 and 74.31 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.39 : 226.97 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.39/226.97 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.39x = 226.97 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.39x = 16,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866.14/151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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