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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.80, 233.74 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.80, 233.74 and 74.68 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.80 : 233.74 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.80/233.74 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.80x = 233.74 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.80x = 17,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455.70/155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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