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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 232.95 and 52.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 232.95 and 52.60 is: 78.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 232.95 = 52.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/232.95 = 52.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 232.95 × 52.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 12,253.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,253.17/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.84

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