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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 233.07 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 233.07 and 78.43 is: 117.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 233.07 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/233.07 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 233.07 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 18,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278.37/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.61

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