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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.87, 233.79 and 47.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.87, 233.79 and 47.65 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.87 : 233.79 = 47.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.87/233.79 = 47.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.87x = 233.79 × 47.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.87x = 11,140.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,140.09/155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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