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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 233.10 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 233.10 and 74.10 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 233.10 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/233.10 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 233.10 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 17,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,272.71/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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