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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 232.90 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 232.90 and 74.11 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 232.90 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/232.90 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 232.90 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 17,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260.22/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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