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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.49, 227.34 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.49, 227.34 and 74.44 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.49 : 227.34 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.49/227.34 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.49x = 227.34 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.49x = 16,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922.05/151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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