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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 232.46 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 232.46 and 73.80 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 232.46 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/232.46 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 232.46 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 17,156.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.23/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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