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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.10, 232.55 and 52.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.10, 232.55 and 52.37 is: 78.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.10 : 232.55 = 52.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.10/232.55 = 52.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.10x = 232.55 × 52.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.10x = 12,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178.72/155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.52

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