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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.90, 233.81 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.90, 233.81 and 53.16 is: 79.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.90 : 233.81 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.90/233.81 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.90x = 233.81 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.90x = 12,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429.34/155.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.73

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