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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 227.56 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 227.56 and 49.01 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 227.56 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/227.56 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 227.56 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 11,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152.72/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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