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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 232.62 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 232.62 and 74.06 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 232.62 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/232.62 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 232.62 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 17,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,227.84/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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