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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.80 and 53.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.80 and 53.18 is: 79.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.80 = 53.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.80 = 53.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.80 × 53.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 12,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433.48/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.76

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