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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.06 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.06 and 47.14 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.06 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.06 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.06 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 10,986.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,986.45/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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