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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.89, 233.77 and 53.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.89, 233.77 and 53.15 is: 79.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.89 : 233.77 = 53.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.89/233.77 = 53.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.89x = 233.77 × 53.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.89x = 12,424.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,424.88/155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.70

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