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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.96, 233.66 and 78.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.96, 233.66 and 78.90 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.96 : 233.66 = 78.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.96/233.66 = 78.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.96x = 233.66 × 78.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.96x = 18,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,435.77/155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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