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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.77 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.77 and 74.15 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.77 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.77 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.77 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 17,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.40/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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