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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 233.68 and 73.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 233.68 and 73.63 is: 110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 233.68 = 73.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/233.68 = 73.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 233.68 × 73.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 17,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204.80/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.34

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