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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 233.62 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 233.62 and 74.55 is: 111.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 233.62 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/233.62 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 233.62 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 17,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416.18/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.67

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