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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.84 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.84 and 53.23 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.84 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.84 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.84 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 12,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,446.13/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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