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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 233.37 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 233.37 and 78.43 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 233.37 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/233.37 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 233.37 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 18,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303.21/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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