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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 232.94 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 232.94 and 74.29 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 232.94 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/232.94 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 232.94 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 17,305.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.11/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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