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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.88, 233.84 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.88, 233.84 and 78.88 is: 118.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.88 : 233.84 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.88/233.84 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.88x = 233.84 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.88x = 18,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445.30/155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.33

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