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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.82 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.82 and 74.66 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.82 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.82 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.82 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 17,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457.59/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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