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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.61, 233.44 and 78.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.61, 233.44 and 78.37 is: 117.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.61 : 233.44 = 78.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.61/233.44 = 78.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.61x = 233.44 × 78.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.61x = 18,293.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,293.91/155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.56

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