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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.46, 233.10 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.46, 233.10 and 74.40 is: 111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.46 : 233.10 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.46/233.10 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.46x = 233.10 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.46x = 17,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342.64/155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.56

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