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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.09, 232.55 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.09, 232.55 and 73.92 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.09 : 232.55 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.09/232.55 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.09x = 232.55 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.09x = 17,189.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189.73/155.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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