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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.19 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.19 and 74.33 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.19 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.19 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.19 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 17,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333.01/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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