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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.50 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.50 and 74.47 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.50 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.50 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.50 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 17,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,388.75/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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