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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 233.68 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 233.68 and 53.14 is: 79.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 233.68 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/233.68 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 233.68 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 12,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.05/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.72

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