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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 232.68 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 232.68 and 52.40 is: 78.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 232.68 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/232.68 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 232.68 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 12,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192.43/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.59

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