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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 234.14 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 234.14 and 74.96 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 234.14 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/234.14 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 234.14 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 17,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,551.13/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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