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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 233.99 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 233.99 and 78.96 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 233.99 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/233.99 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 233.99 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 18,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.85/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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