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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.89, 233.57 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.89, 233.57 and 78.77 is: 118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.89 : 233.57 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.89/233.57 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.89x = 233.57 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.89x = 18,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,398.31/155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.02

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