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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 227.58 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 227.58 and 74.88 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 227.58 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/227.58 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 227.58 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 17,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.19/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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