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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.64 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.64 and 78.93 is: 118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.64 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.64 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.64 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 18,441.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441.21/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.24

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