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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 232.95 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 232.95 and 52.61 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 232.95 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/232.95 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 232.95 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 12,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255.50/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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