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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 232.56 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 232.56 and 124.81 is: 187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 232.56 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/232.56 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 232.56 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 29,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025.81/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.20

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