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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 232.88 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 232.88 and 47.04 is: 70.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 232.88 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/232.88 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 232.88 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 10,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,953.57/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.55

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