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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.10 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.10 and 74.24 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.10 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.10 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.10 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 17,305.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,305.34/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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