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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 232.59 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 232.59 and 73.76 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 232.59 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/232.59 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 232.59 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 17,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154.68/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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