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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.67 and 78.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.67 and 78.23 is: 117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.67 = 78.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.67 = 78.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.67 × 78.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 18,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202.55/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.30

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