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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 227.60 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 227.60 and 74.70 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 227.60 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/227.60 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 227.60 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 17,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,001.72/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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