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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.07 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.07 and 52.61 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.07 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.07 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.07 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 12,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261.81/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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