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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.36, 233.14 and 78.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.36, 233.14 and 78.32 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.36 : 233.14 = 78.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.36/233.14 = 78.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.36x = 233.14 × 78.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.36x = 18,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.52/155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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