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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.34 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.34 and 73.36 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.34 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.34 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.34 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 17,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117.82/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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