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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.40, 227.14 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.40, 227.14 and 74.36 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.40 : 227.14 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.40/227.14 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.40x = 227.14 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.40x = 16,890.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890.13/151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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