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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 232.68 and 78.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 232.68 and 78.08 is: 117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 232.68 = 78.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/232.68 = 78.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 232.68 × 78.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 18,167.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,167.65/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.21

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