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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 227.83 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 227.83 and 74.99 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 227.83 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/227.83 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 227.83 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 17,084.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084.97/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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