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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.50 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.50 and 74.50 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.50 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.50 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.50 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 17,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,395.75/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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