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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.77 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.77 and 83.03 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.77 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.77 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.77 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 19,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326.89/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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