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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.57, 233.41 and 74.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.57, 233.41 and 74.37 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.57 : 233.41 = 74.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.57/233.41 = 74.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.57x = 233.41 × 74.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.57x = 17,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358.01/155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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