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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.03, 232.48 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.03, 232.48 and 52.29 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.03 : 232.48 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.03/232.48 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.03x = 232.48 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.03x = 12,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,156.25/155.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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