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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.10 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.10 and 74.26 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.10 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.10 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.10 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 17,310.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,310.01/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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