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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 233.86 and 53.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 233.86 and 53.21 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 233.86 = 53.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/233.86 = 53.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 233.86 × 53.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 12,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,443.69/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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