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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.97, 234 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.97, 234 and 47.76 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.97 : 234 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.97/234 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.97x = 234 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.97x = 11,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,175.84/155.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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