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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.72, 233.55 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.72, 233.55 and 78.73 is: 118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.72 : 233.55 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.72/233.55 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.72x = 233.55 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.72x = 18,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,386.81/155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.07

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