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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.03 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.03 and 52.65 is: 78.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.03 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.03 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.03 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 12,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269.16/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.96

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