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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 232.74 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 232.74 and 83.16 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 232.74 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/232.74 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 232.74 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 19,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354.66/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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