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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.62, 233.38 and 74.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.62, 233.38 and 74.42 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.62 : 233.38 = 74.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.62/233.38 = 74.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.62x = 233.38 × 74.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.62x = 17,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367.94/155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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