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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 232.56 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 232.56 and 76.95 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 232.56 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/232.56 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 232.56 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 17,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895.49/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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