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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 227.47 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 227.47 and 74.59 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 227.47 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/227.47 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 227.47 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 16,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.99/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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