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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 232.64 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 232.64 and 73.93 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 232.64 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/232.64 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 232.64 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 17,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198.84/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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