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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 232.23 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 232.23 and 81.81 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 232.23 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/232.23 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 232.23 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 18,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998.74/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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