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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 233.18 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 233.18 and 78.42 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 233.18 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/233.18 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 233.18 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 18,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285.98/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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