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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 227.45 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 227.45 and 74.52 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 227.45 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/227.45 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 227.45 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 16,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949.57/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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