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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.84 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.84 and 82.96 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.84 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.84 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.84 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 19,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.41/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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