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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.92, 233.94 and 74.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.92, 233.94 and 74.83 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.92 : 233.94 = 74.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.92/233.94 = 74.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.92x = 233.94 × 74.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.92x = 17,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505.73/155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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