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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.98, 233.92 and 53.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.98, 233.92 and 53.25 is: 79.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.98 : 233.92 = 53.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.98/233.92 = 53.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.98x = 233.92 × 53.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.98x = 12,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,456.24/155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.86

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