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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.12 and 78.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.12 and 78.39 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.12 = 78.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.12 = 78.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.12 × 78.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 18,273.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273.88/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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