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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 232.61 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 232.61 and 73.93 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 232.61 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/232.61 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 232.61 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 17,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,195.91/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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