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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.24, 233.40 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.24, 233.40 and 83.24 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.24 : 233.40 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.24/233.40 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.24x = 233.40 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.24x = 19,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428.22/155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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