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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.68 and 83.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.68 and 83.08 is: 124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.68 = 83.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.68 = 83.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.68 × 83.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 19,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,331.05/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.46

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