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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.50, 227.19 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.50, 227.19 and 74.44 is: 111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.50 : 227.19 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.50/227.19 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.50x = 227.19 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.50x = 16,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,912.02/151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.63

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