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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 234.05 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 234.05 and 74.82 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 234.05 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/234.05 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 234.05 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 17,511.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,511.25/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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