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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 227.34 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 227.34 and 74.52 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 227.34 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/227.34 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 227.34 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 16,941.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.38/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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