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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.22, 232.88 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.22, 232.88 and 47.01 is: 70.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.22 : 232.88 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.22/232.88 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.22x = 232.88 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.22x = 10,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,947.69/155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.53

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