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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.72 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.72 and 74.70 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.72 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.72 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.72 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 17,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,458.51/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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