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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.02, 233.07 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.02, 233.07 and 124.80 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.02 : 233.07 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.02/233.07 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.02x = 233.07 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.02x = 29,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,087.14/155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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