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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.59, 233.16 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.59, 233.16 and 73.35 is: 109.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.59 : 233.16 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.59/233.16 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.59x = 233.16 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.59x = 17,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102.29/155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.92

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