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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 233.96 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 233.96 and 47.75 is: 71.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 233.96 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/233.96 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 233.96 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 11,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.18/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.62

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