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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 232.79 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 232.79 and 74.13 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 232.79 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/232.79 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 232.79 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 17,256.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,256.35/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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