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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.53, 233.31 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.53, 233.31 and 52.87 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.53 : 233.31 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.53/233.31 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.53x = 233.31 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.53x = 12,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,335.10/155.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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