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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.52, 233.03 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.52, 233.03 and 74.31 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.52 : 233.03 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.52/233.03 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.52x = 233.03 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.52x = 17,316.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,316.09/155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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