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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 227.98 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 227.98 and 74.93 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 227.98 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/227.98 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 227.98 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 17,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081.50/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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