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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 233.03 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 233.03 and 83.13 is: 124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 233.03 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/233.03 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 233.03 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 19,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370.20/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.72

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