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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 227.50 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 227.50 and 74.58 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 227.50 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/227.50 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 227.50 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 16,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.95/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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