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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.77, 233.52 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.77, 233.52 and 78.60 is: 117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.77 : 233.52 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.77/233.52 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.77x = 233.52 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.77x = 18,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,354.67/155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.83

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