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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.54, 233.32 and 51.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.54, 233.32 and 51.43 is: 77.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.54 : 233.32 = 51.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.54/233.32 = 51.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.54x = 233.32 × 51.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.54x = 11,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,998.22/155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.14

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