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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.62 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.62 and 73.44 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.62 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.62 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.62 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 17,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.87/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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