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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 227.39 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 227.39 and 74.50 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 227.39 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/227.39 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 227.39 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 16,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.31/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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