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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 233.43 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 233.43 and 74.47 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 233.43 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/233.43 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 233.43 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 17,383.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,383.53/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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