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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 233.64 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 233.64 and 74.56 is: 111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 233.64 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/233.64 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 233.64 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 17,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420.20/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.73

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