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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.99, 233.93 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.99, 233.93 and 47.75 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.99 : 233.93 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.99/233.93 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.99x = 233.93 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.99x = 11,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,169.11/155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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