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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.66, 233.39 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.66, 233.39 and 78.58 is: 117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.66 : 233.39 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.66/233.39 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.66x = 233.39 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.66x = 18,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,340.71/155.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.83

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