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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 232.56 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 232.56 and 52.34 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 232.56 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/232.56 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 232.56 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 12,172.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172.19/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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