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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.63, 227.42 and 74.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.63, 227.42 and 74.54 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.63 : 227.42 = 74.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.63/227.42 = 74.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.63x = 227.42 × 74.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.63x = 16,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.89/151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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