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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.08 and 47.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.08 and 47.15 is: 70.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.08 = 47.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.08 = 47.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.08 × 47.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 10,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,988.56/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.73

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