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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.39, 233.11 and 52.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.39, 233.11 and 52.67 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.39 : 233.11 = 52.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.39/233.11 = 52.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.39x = 233.11 × 52.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.39x = 12,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,278.00/155.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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