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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 233.75 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 233.75 and 78.80 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 233.75 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/233.75 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 233.75 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 18,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,418.53/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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