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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.76, 233.64 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.76, 233.64 and 47.54 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.76 : 233.64 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.76/233.64 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.76x = 233.64 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.76x = 11,106.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,106.08/155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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