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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.43, 232.93 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.43, 232.93 and 78.41 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.43 : 232.93 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.43/232.93 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.43x = 232.93 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.43x = 18,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.65/155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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