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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 232.61 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 232.61 and 73.89 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 232.61 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/232.61 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 232.61 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 17,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187.18/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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