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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 232.77 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 232.77 and 52.55 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 232.77 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/232.77 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 232.77 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 12,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,230.90/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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