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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 233.82 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 233.82 and 78.82 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 233.82 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/233.82 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 233.82 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 18,429.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,429.69/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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