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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.30 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.30 and 74.39 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.30 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.30 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.30 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 17,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.21/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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