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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.68 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.68 and 74.10 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.68 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.68 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.68 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 17,241.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.59/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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