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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 228.02 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 228.02 and 73.92 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 228.02 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/228.02 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 228.02 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 16,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,855.24/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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