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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 227.68 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 227.68 and 115.74 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 227.68 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/227.68 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 227.68 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 26,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,351.68/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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