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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.81 and 47.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.81 and 47.66 is: 71.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.81 = 47.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.81 = 47.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.81 × 47.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 11,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.09/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.49

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