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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 232.65 and 73.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 232.65 and 73.98 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 232.65 = 73.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/232.65 = 73.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 232.65 × 73.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 17,211.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,211.45/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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