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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 233.79 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 233.79 and 78.77 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 233.79 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/233.79 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 233.79 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 18,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415.93/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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