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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.40, 232.86 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.40, 232.86 and 74.22 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.40 : 232.86 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.40/232.86 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.40x = 232.86 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.40x = 17,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,282.87/155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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