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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 233.22 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 233.22 and 74.23 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 233.22 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/233.22 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 233.22 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 17,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311.92/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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