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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 233.65 and 74.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 233.65 and 74.59 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 233.65 = 74.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/233.65 = 74.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 233.65 × 74.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 17,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427.46/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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