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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.60, 233.14 and 78.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.60, 233.14 and 78.44 is: 117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.60 : 233.14 = 78.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.60/233.14 = 78.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.60x = 233.14 × 78.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.60x = 18,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287.50/155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.53

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