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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 232.83 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 232.83 and 74.06 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 232.83 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/232.83 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 232.83 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 17,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.95/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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