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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.25 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.25 and 74.46 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.25 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.25 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.25 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 16,921.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,921.31/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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