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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 232.80 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 232.80 and 74.02 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 232.80 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/232.80 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 232.80 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 17,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231.86/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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