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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 233.46 and 74.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 233.46 and 74.43 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 233.46 = 74.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/233.46 = 74.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 233.46 × 74.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 17,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,376.43/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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