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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.15, 233.26 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.15, 233.26 and 124.93 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.15 : 233.26 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.15/233.26 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.15x = 233.26 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.15x = 29,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,141.17/155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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