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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 232.89 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 232.89 and 74.07 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 232.89 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/232.89 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 232.89 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 17,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250.16/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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