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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.79, 233.78 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.79, 233.78 and 74.72 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.79 : 233.78 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.79/233.78 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.79x = 233.78 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.79x = 17,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,466.50/155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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