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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.28, 233.03 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.28, 233.03 and 74.22 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.28 : 233.03 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.28/233.03 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.28x = 233.03 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.28x = 17,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,295.49/155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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