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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 227.61 and 74.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 227.61 and 74.67 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 227.61 = 74.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/227.61 = 74.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 227.61 × 74.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 16,995.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,995.64/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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