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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 232.88 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 232.88 and 83.12 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 232.88 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/232.88 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 232.88 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 19,356.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,356.99/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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