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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 233.06 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 233.06 and 74.20 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 233.06 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/233.06 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 233.06 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 17,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,293.05/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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