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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.99 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.99 and 74.90 is: 112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.99 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.99 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.99 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 17,077.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,077.21/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.28

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