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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.87, 227.85 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.87, 227.85 and 74.86 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.87 : 227.85 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.87/227.85 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.87x = 227.85 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.87x = 17,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.85/151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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