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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.83, 233.78 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.83, 233.78 and 47.61 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.83 : 233.78 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.83/233.78 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.83x = 233.78 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.83x = 11,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130.90/155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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