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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.23, 232.49 and 81.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.23, 232.49 and 81.91 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.23 : 232.49 = 81.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.23/232.49 = 81.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.23x = 232.49 × 81.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.23x = 19,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,043.29/155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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