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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 227.33 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 227.33 and 74.49 is: 111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 227.33 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/227.33 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 227.33 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 16,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.44/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.78

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