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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.48, 233.19 and 52.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.48, 233.19 and 52.75 is: 79.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.48 : 233.19 = 52.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.48/233.19 = 52.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.48x = 233.19 × 52.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.48x = 12,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,300.51/155.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.11

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