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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.83, 227.73 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.83, 227.73 and 74.81 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.83 : 227.73 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.83/227.73 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.83x = 227.73 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.83x = 17,035.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035.34/151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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