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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 233.15 and 52.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 233.15 and 52.70 is: 79.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 233.15 = 52.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/233.15 = 52.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 233.15 × 52.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 12,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.97/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.06

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