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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.34, 232.98 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.34, 232.98 and 52.62 is: 78.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.34 : 232.98 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.34/232.98 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.34x = 232.98 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.34x = 12,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,259.14/155.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.92

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