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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.75, 233.61 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.75, 233.61 and 78.66 is: 117.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.75 : 233.61 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.75/233.61 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.75x = 233.61 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.75x = 18,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375.47/155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.98

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