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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 233.72 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 233.72 and 47.61 is: 71.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 233.72 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/233.72 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 233.72 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 11,127.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127.53/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.42

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