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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 233.31 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 233.31 and 74.44 is: 111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 233.31 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/233.31 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 233.31 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 17,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368.17/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.59

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