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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.38 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.38 and 73.82 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.38 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.38 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.38 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 17,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154.29/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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