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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 232.79 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 232.79 and 78.20 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 232.79 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/232.79 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 232.79 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 18,204.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204.18/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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