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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.06, 232.68 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.06, 232.68 and 73.96 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.06 : 232.68 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.06/232.68 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.06x = 232.68 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.06x = 17,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.01/155.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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