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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 227.67 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 227.67 and 74.66 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 227.67 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/227.67 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 227.67 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 16,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.70/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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