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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 233.31 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 233.31 and 78.46 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 233.31 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/233.31 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 233.31 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 18,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305.50/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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