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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 233.89 and 53.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 233.89 and 53.20 is: 79.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 233.89 = 53.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/233.89 = 53.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 233.89 × 53.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 12,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.95/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.79

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