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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.42 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.42 and 78.62 is: 117.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.42 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.42 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.42 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 18,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349.92/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.89

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